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Hyphenation ofenkeltmannsføretak

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

en-kelt-manns-fø-re-tak

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈɛŋkɛltˌmansføːrəˌtɑk/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

010010

Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('fø-re-tak').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

en/ɛn/

Open syllable, initial syllable.

kelt/kɛlt/

Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.

manns/mans/

Closed syllable, genitive marker.

/føː/

Open syllable, vowel is long.

re/rə/

Open syllable, schwa vowel.

tak/tɑk/

Closed syllable, final syllable.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

(prefix)
+
føre(root)
+
tak(suffix)

Prefix:

Root: føre

Old Norse *fœra*, verb stem meaning 'to operate'

Suffix: tak

Old Norse *taka*, nominalizing suffix meaning 'enterprise'

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A sole proprietorship; a business owned and run by one person.

Translation: Sole proprietorship

Examples:

"Han starta eit enkeltmannsføretak for å drive som frilansar."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

husmannsplasshus-manns-plass

Compound noun with similar morphological structure.

arbeidslivar-beids-liv

Demonstrates vowel-consonant syllable division.

datamaskinda-ta-maskin

Illustrates syllabification of loanwords.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllable division typically occurs after a vowel and before a consonant.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

The 'lt' cluster is treated as part of the onset. Compound words do not alter the basic syllabification rules, but influence stress placement.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'enkeltmannsføretak' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: en-kelt-manns-fø-re-tak. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of morphemes denoting 'single', 'man's', 'operate', and 'enterprise'.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "enkeltmannsføretak" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "enkeltmannsføretak" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation will follow Nynorsk standards, which differ slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and some consonant clusters. The 'e' is generally pronounced as /e/ or /ɛ/, depending on the dialect. The 'ø' is pronounced as /ø/. The 'r' is alveolar, and often retroflex in some dialects.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • enkelt-: (Adjective) "single, simple". Origin: Old Norse ein-. Morphological function: Attribute.
  • manns-: (Noun Genitive) "man's". Origin: Old Norse maðr. Morphological function: Possessive.
  • føre-: (Verb stem) "to operate, to run". Origin: Old Norse fœra. Morphological function: Action.
  • -tak: (Noun suffix) "enterprise, undertaking". Origin: Old Norse taka. Morphological function: Nominalization.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable): fø-re-tak.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɛŋkɛltˌmansføːrəˌtɑk/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

  • en-: /ɛn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Exception: Initial consonant clusters are kept together.
  • kelt-: /kɛlt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs after a vowel, before a consonant.
  • manns-: /mans/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs after a vowel, before a consonant.
  • fø-: /føː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
  • re-: /rə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
  • tak: /tɑk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs after a vowel, before a consonant.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'lt' cluster in "kelt" is a common consonant cluster in Nynorsk and is treated as part of the syllable onset. The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules, but it influences stress placement.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A sole proprietorship; a business owned and run by one person.
  • Translation: Sole proprietorship
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
  • Synonyms: Eittmannsføretak (Bokmål equivalent), enkeltpersonforetak
  • Antonyms: Aksjeselskap (joint-stock company)
  • Examples: "Han starta eit enkeltmannsføretak for å drive som frilansar." (He started a sole proprietorship to work as a freelancer.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations might affect vowel quality (e.g., /ɛ/ vs. /e/) and the degree of retroflexion of the /r/. However, these variations do not fundamentally change the syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

  • husmannsplass: hu-smanns-plass - Similar structure with compound elements. Syllable division follows the same principles.
  • arbeidsliv: ar-beids-liv - Demonstrates vowel-consonant division.
  • datamaskin: da-ta-maskin - Shows how loanwords are adapted to Nynorsk syllabification.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/8/2025

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